phù hộ
verb
Hanoi [fu˨˩ ho˧˨ʔ]Huế [fʊw˦˩ how˨˩ʔ]Saigon [fʊw˨˩ how˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
phù hộ means to watch over.
Meanings of phù hộ in English
Verb
- to watch over
- phù hộ, độ trìto watch over
- Cầu bà/Phật/Chúa phù hộ cho con.I pray that my grandmother/Buddha/the Lord is watching over me.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 扶 (“to help”) and 護 (“to protect”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phù hộ mean in English?
phù hộ (verb) means "to watch over".
How do you pronounce phù hộ?
IPA: Hanoi [fu˨˩ ho˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [fʊw˨˩ how˨˩˨]. Tones: phù — falling tone (huyền), hộ — heavy tone (nặng).